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Explain how you can use the Properties of Equality to solve the following equation: 72 = 5x + 2

Explain how you can use the Properties of Equality to solve the following equation: 72 = 5x + 2
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Explain how you can use the Properties of Equality to solve the following equation:

72 = 5x + 2

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Answer:

x=14

Explanation:

subtract 2 from both of the sides

70=5x

divide each side by 5

x=14

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